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https://xpatloop.com/newsletters/2025/15-may.html

Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment of inspiration here with fellow Xpats in the Loop!
You're in good company with 1000's of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community.

1. First is a quick look at a wide range of exciting happenings for your free-time enjoyment:

➤ Chimney Cake Festival, Budapest Zoo, 16 - 18  May,
➤ Open Breweries Day - All Around Hungary, 17 May,
➤ Night of Art Cinemas in Budapest, 17 - 18 May,
➤ Special Artefacts Festival in Budapest, 22 - 24 May,
➤ Budapest100 Festival to Open Green Spaces, 22 - 24 May.

2. As always below there's fresh News, Information & Inspiration plus new Movies & Specials:
➤ Sziget Face-lift Revealed, Xploring Sopron Guide, Expats Win National Rugby Championship...

3. Plus you can see a great variety of Events for Expats - just a few from the Xpat Calendar:
➤ Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition, American Jazz & Soul Gig, Astro-Landscape Exhibition...

Here's wishing you a great weekend - for insipiration about top trips around Hungary see here.
If you need a car, Budget is giving readers 15% off daily rentals - limited offer, book by end May!

Yours with best wishes,
Team XpatLoop

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